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Small-town transfer station used by Hatfield residents to drop off household trash and recyclables before materials are hauled off-site. Locals bring carloads, trailers, or small pickup loads rather than making a long drive to a distant landfill. The site is practical and straightforward for everyday cleanups.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop on a scale-loads are weighed and recorded so there's a stop on the way in or out. The tipping area is a concrete pad with large compactors or drop-off pits and trucks come and go hauling loads away. Recycling containers sit off to one side and sorting is expected, since Massachusetts requires recyclables to be separated and certain items are banned from regular trash. Lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so expect a bit of wait then.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted into trash versus recyclables to keep the line moving and avoid unloading twice.
- Have vehicle paperwork or proof of residency handy if required by the town-some small stations check residency at the booth.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup when traffic and wait times increase; midweek or late afternoon visits are usually quicker.
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